“The ultimate call of the Muses in contemporary life is to live a creative and authentic life.” Angeles Arrien

Don’t Let Others Steal Your Creative Confidence

MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/4/2022

Theme, 7 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Seven is a number of action and not always of the best kind. Here, the action is one of theft and sabotage. The thief has already stolen five swords elsewhere. Now they creep in to steal your creative confidence and your belief in your work. This week, don’t let others steal what isn’t theirs. Close the windows and doors to your mind to make yourself less vulnerable to others’ doubts, critiques, and criticisms no matter how well-intentioned.

Focus, Ace of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, and wealth, anything physical. What new idea for a book or other creative project is it time to start manifesting in the physical realm? What idea may seem small now but has the potential to grow large and productively for you? What do you need to do to start it growing and keep it growing?

Action, The Moon. This Major Arcana card reminds you to trust your intuition, and to understand that She illuminates the shadows, revealing what lies within them. In the shadows lie new insights and perspectives, new ideas, new twists and turns in the work if you aren’t afraid to look. What lies in the shadows gives depth to your work, just as shadows in a painting give depth to the objects in it. Much will be revealed if you are willing to go within.

Gift, The Emperor. Another Major Arcana card, this one speaks to you of power and authority, knowledge and discipline. They can restrict or support and enhance creativity. In the position of gift, the Emperor offers the power and knowledge to move your work forward in an organized and structured way, if you are willing to accept it. The Emperor will help you guard against those who would steal your creative confidence.